2008 Bar Examination Results released by Supreme Court, media websites
Publish at Scribd or explore others: Business & Law 2008 philippines Congratulations to all 1,310 new Filipino lawyers.
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Live streaming of the London G20 summit
The British Embassy in Manila shares this tidbit for those interested in the London G20 Summit: Live streaming of the proceedings is actually available.
MoreStudies and statistics on the internet in the Philippines
Internet use in the Philippines is growing with more and more Filipino using the internet for various purposes. This post, which I would update regularly, seeks to make available reference materials, studies, researches on the Philippine use of the internet.
MoreWebsite on Muslim Mindanao
Journalists and academicians recently launched a website, a virtual online resource center, on Muslim Mindanao. From Stuff This is good news for journalists and all those who wish to read about and understand this area and people of our country. Read about it in this news release I am republishing here:
MoreWanted: Volunteer-developers for a disaster response application
The Computer Professionals Union is calling on technology experts who wish to lend their skills and talent towards the deployment of a simple monitoring application for an NGO whose expertise is disaster response. According to the CPU, the monitoring app will serve as “a grassroots monitoring tool for natural and man-made disasters in the country. […]
MoreDFA website is now powered by WordPress
The Department of Foreign Affairs has chucked its old website look in favor of a magazine-style theme powered by WordPress. From Stuff
MoreHacker hits GMA7’s website
A hacker successfully penetrated the website of broadcast giant GMA Network in an apparent move to express support for a Filipino songwriter’s protest over intellectual property issues against the company’s corporate social responsibility arm.
MoreChange quickly comes to the White House website
At around noon time Tuesday in Washington DC, Barack Obama became President and immediately brought change to America: Obama’s web team swiftly revamped the White House website. The redesigned website reflects the simplicity of Obama’s campaign portal.
MoreLive streaming of Barack Obama’s inaugural
Barack Obama will be sworn in today as the first black president and as the 44th chief executive of the United States. Millions are going to watch it live: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Other live-streaming sites:
MorePalm unveils “web OS” and new smartphone called “pre”
Palm Inc. unveiled today at a trade show in Las Vegas its new operating system dubbed “Palm web OS” and a new handset with a slide-out keyboard, hoping to salvage the company’s shrinking share in the tightening smartphone market.
MoreTXTPower hits NTC, telcos over suspension of “unlimited” services
As TXTPower president, I am issuing the following statement regarding the suspension of “unlimited” promos during the holidays: Network abuse! The National Telecommunications Commission has chosen to side with Smart and Globe in the pathetic attempt to justify the suspension of “unlimited” texting and calling during the holidays. In so doing, the NTC is ensuring […]
MoreTechnology and citizen journalism
Last Saturday, the online newsmagazine Pinoy Weekly and several other groups convened the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Here is the presentation I shared with the participants: Technology and Citizen Journalism View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: internet social)
MoreUpgrade your WordPress to 2.6.5
For WordPress users out there, its time to upgrade your installation to version 2.6.5.
MoreTXTPower, TEA joint presscon text and video report on Inquirer.net
Inquirer.net has published a news story as well as a video report (embedded below) regarding the joint TXTPower-Telco Entrepreneurs Association press conference held this morning in Quezon City. This page requires a higher version browser Here is the first part of the story filed by Inquirer.net reporter Thea Alberto:
MoreTXTPower joins Smart E-Load dealers in presscon
I joined leaders of the Telco Entrepreneurs Association today in a press conference at Quezon City. We sought to inform the media and the public about a plan of Smart Communications to “fire” thousands of E-Load dealers by the end of this month. Yes, folks, Smart now wants to get rid of the thousands of […]
MoreYouTube to carry Obama’s weekly address to Americans
US President-elect Barack Obama has vowed to speak to Americans not just through the traditional weekly radio address, but also via YouTube.
MoreRecommended readings on politics, media and technology
Do yourself a favor by reading up some really good stuff on the web. Plenty of stuff available, but I suggest the following:
MoreApple Store Philippines is now open; Get the latest pricelist
Yes, Apple fans, there is a God and He has answered your prayers that the Philippines should have its own Apple store.
MoreTechnology and Obama’s triumph; Who will be Obama’s chief technology officer
One thing that became a huge plus factor for Barack Obama’s campaign was technology.
MoreNintendo DSi launched last Nov. 1
Nintendo launched on Saturday (Nov. 1) a new version of its gaming handheld christened DSi. The early launch surprised the tech community but not avid users.
MoreAcer’s Aspire One soon to beat Asus EEE PCs; Asus to unveil $200 EEE PC in 2009
Taiwan-based Asus may have revolutionized the notebook market with its popular EEE PC line. But a report says that another Taiwanese company may overtake it soon.
MoreTime to try Ubuntu 8.10
This undas, start to say goodbye to your usual computer operating system that’s so prone to viruses and crashes and take a good look at something new. Try the brand-new version of Ubuntu, numbered 8.10 and codenamed Intrepid Ibex which had its worldwide debut yesterday Oct. 30. Ubuntu is a free computer operating system that […]
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